Gladys Mitchell, píšící také pod pseudonymy Stephen Hockaby a Malcolm Torrie, byla plodnou autorkou, která si získala uznání především svými detektivními romány. Její nejznámější postavou je svérázná detektivka paní Bradleyová, která se objevila v 66 jejích dílech. Mitchell zkoumala komplexní lidskou psychiku a morální dilemata prostřednictvím napínavých zápletek. Její styl se vyznačoval bystrým pozorováním, smyslem pro humor a často překvapivými zvraty, které čtenáře držely v napětí až do samého konce.
Eine weihnachtliche Kriminalgeschichte
In "Die Weihnachtsmorde" von Gladys Mitchell besucht die Amateurdetektivin Mrs. Bradley ihren Neffen in Oxfordshire. Festliche Stimmung weicht der Aufregung, als der Dorfanwalt tot aufgefunden wird. Eine alte Spuklegende und mysteriöse Briefe wecken ihren Ermittlersinn und lassen sie einen möglichen Mord vermuten.
Kriminalroman
»Eine Amateurdetektivin, die Miss Marple Konkurrenz macht ... ein Lektüregenuss!« The Guardian Weihnachten steht vor der Tür, und Amateurdetektivin Mrs. Bradley folgt der Einladung ihres Neffen ins beschauliche Oxfordshire. Doch die lockere Stimmung der Gäste kippt, als an Heiligabend der Anwalt des Dorfes tot aufgefunden wird. Zunächst vermutet niemand einen Mord, doch eine alte Spuklegende entfacht den Spürsinn der patenten Ermittlerin. Beatrice Adela Bradley, die sich in London einen Namen als Amateurdetektivin gemacht hat, beschließt, ihrer Heimatstadt über die Weihnachtsfeiertage den Rücken zu kehren und lässt sich kurzerhand aufs Land kutschieren. Im hügeligen Oxfordshire lebt ihr Neffe Carey Lestrange, der über Weihnachten mehrere Gäste in seinem Gutshaus versammelt hat. Die Stimmung unter den Besuchern der Farm ist entspannt, doch eine lokale Spuklegende sorgt für Aufregung. Vor allem, weil ein mysteriöser Brief dazu verlockt, dem kopflosen Geist um Mitternacht im benachbarten Städtchen aufzulauern. Das kaputte Auto von Mrs Bradley macht dem Vorhaben zunächst einen Strich durch die Rechnung. Doch dann wird der Anwalt des Dorfes, der ebenfalls ein Schreiben des mysteriösen Briefeschreibers erhalten hat, tot am Fluss aufgefunden. Und Mrs. Bradley ist nicht die Einzige, die einen Mord wittert ...
Mrs Bradley, sharp-eyed detective and celebrated psychiatrist, has decided to spend Christmas with her nephew at his beautiful house in the Cotswolds. It isn't long before a mystery unfolds. There are strange events occurring in the nearby wood and local villagers are receiving anonymous threatening letters. Then the snow begins to fall - and a body is discovered. Mrs Bradley is on the case, but she'll have to hatch an ingenious plan to reveal the truth and find the culprit...
A VINTAGE MURDER MYSTERYRediscover Gladys Mitchell - one of the 'Big Three' female crime fiction writers alongside Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. But when one of the group disappears, and a severed head turns up in a box of snakes, the superlative detective and psychoanalyst Mrs Bradley is called upon to investigate...
In this glorious Golden Age crime caper, Mrs Bradley investigates the murder of a young woman following a Sherlock Holmes themed party. One of Sir Bohun Chantrey's great passions in life are the stories of Sherlock Holmes. To celebrate the great man's anniversary, he throws a party at which the guests are instructed to come as characters from the detective stories. But several of the guests are more interested in Sir Bohun's money, and when he announces that he is to marry a poor governess, things take a turn for the worse, not least when the Hound of the Baskervilles turns up. Fortunately Mrs Bradley, and her secretary Laura, are amongst the guests and ready to investigate the deepening mystery.
"When Rupert Sethleigh s body is found one morning, minus its head, laid out in the village butcher shop, the inhabitants of Wandles Parva aren t particularly upset. Sethleigh was a blackmailing money lender and when the unconventional detective Mrs Bradley begins her investigation she finds no shortage of suspects. It soon transpires that most of the village seem to have been wandering about Manor Woods, home of the mysterious druidic stone on which Sethleigh s blood is found splashed, on the night he was murdered but can she eliminate the red herrings and catch the real killer?"
"Hillmaston School has chosen The Mikado for their next school performance and, in recognition of her generous offer to finance the production, their meek and self-effacing arithmetic mistress is offered a key role. But when she disappears mid-way through the opening night performance and is later found dead, unconventional psychoanalyst Mrs Bradley is called in to investigate. To her surprise she soon discovers that the hapless teacher had quite a number of enemies all with a motive for murder "
Gladys Mitchell, renowned as one of the leading female crime fiction authors, presents a vintage murder mystery that captivates with its intricate plot and engaging characters. Set against a backdrop of suspense and intrigue, the narrative showcases Mitchell's unique storytelling style, blending clever twists with psychological depth. Readers will be drawn into a world where every detail matters, making it a compelling addition to the genre and a perfect read for fans of classic mysteries.
A VINTAGE MURDER MYSTERYRediscover Gladys Mitchell - one of the 'Big Three' female crime fiction writers alongside Agatha Christie and Dorothy L.
In the small Oxfordshire village where Ken and Meg Clifton spend their school holidays, the Fair is the most exciting thing that ever happens - that is, until a double murder is suddenly committed.